Loading for buildings. Code of practice for wind loads (incorporating amendment No. 1 and corrigendum No. 1) (corrected and reprinted June 2002) (Withdrawn)
BS 6399-2:1997
Document Status
Withdrawn
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Code of practice for wind loads. Gives methods for determining the gust peak wind loads on buildings and components thereof that should be taken into account in design using equivalent static procedures. Not applicable to buildings which, by virtue of the structural properties, e.g. mass, stiffness, natural frequency or damping, are particularly susceptible to dynamic excitation. Only applicable to sites in the UK.
History
Superseded by BS EN 1991-1-4:2005. Supersedes BS 6399-2:1995 and CP3: Chapter V-2:1972. Amendment 13392 dated 27 March 2002 - Indicated by a sideline in the margin. Amendment 14009 is Corrigendum No.1. dated 31 July 2002 - Corrected Figure 40.
ISBN
0580274470
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Structural/mechanical factors
- Wind loads
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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